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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.70, 444.51 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.70, 444.51 and 294.26 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.70 : 444.51 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.70/444.51 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.70x = 444.51 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.70x = 130,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,801.51/295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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